BP Educational Service. Guardian Teacher Network | guardian.co.uk. Teaching Resources | Fiendishlyclever. Brilliant ideas for science: tried and tested tips for lessons. Creativity and imagination is the key. 18 ways to get experimenting with science classes, including mission impossible, the yuck factor and pop culture. All have been tried and tested by teachers and are guaranteed to work. Ages 7 to 11 Your mission possible To help pupils enjoy science investigations, tell them that they will be working for a secret agency on a mission.
To kick-start a lesson on thermal insulators, hide envelopes under the chairs of a few pupils and explain what they will be doing. One envelope explains that canisters containing liquid have become detached from their holding cells. Another says that the liquid needs to stay warm. Once pupils come up with a plan, open a briefcase complete with canisters and allow them to carry out experiments. Ice ‘n’ easy experiment Enliven teaching about the insulating properties of materials by filling a pair of washing-up gloves with water, knotting the ends and freezing. Ask more, learn more Stuck for ideas for an investigation? Tune in. Register - ScienceShare.co.uk - Resources, Ideas, Inspiration - Free Science Teaching Resources & Videos.